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The Misanthrope

By: Molière, Richard Wilbur - translator
Narrated by: Brian Bedford, J. D. Cullum, Sarah Drew, Martin Jarvis, Darren Richardson, Susan Sullivan, Nick Toren
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Summary

This timeless comedy of manners is considered one of Molière's most probing and mature works. While it's still an exemplar of 17th century farce, Molière went beyond his usual comic inventiveness to create a world of rich, complex characters, especially in the cynical title character Alceste, played here by the Tony Award-winning actor Brian Bedford.

Includes an interview with Larry F. Norman author of The Public Mirror: Molière and the Social Commerce of Depiction.

Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in June 2012.

Lead funding for this production was made possible with support by the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.

Directed by Rosalind Ayres

Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:

Brian Bedford as Alceste

JD Cullum as Clitandre

Sarah Drew as Eliante

Martin Jarvis as Philinte

Darren Richardson as Basque, Du Bois

Susan Sullivan as Arsinoe

Nick Toren as Oronte

Matt Wolf as Acaste, Guard

Bellamy Young as Celimene

Associate Producer: Christina Montaño. Recording Engineer, Sound Designer, Mixer: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood. Stage Manager, Michael Rhea.
©2013 L.A. Theatre Works (P)2013 L.A. Theatre Works
Classics Drama & Plays
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Underrated classic

I might be a heretic because I genuinely think I might enjoy Molière more than Shakespeare.

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brilliant cast, felt like i am among them, whitnessing it all.

i have nothing to put here really, it was just great story with a talented cast.

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